.env.backup.production

When dealing with .env files and their backups, especially in production environments, consider the following best practices:

Implement the same backup system for staging: .env.backup.staging . Test your restore procedure there first. .env.backup.production

Sometimes, such files are kept outside of version control to prevent sensitive information from being exposed. However, a backup like this can still serve as a reference or a way to track changes over time. When dealing with